Tag: speaking out
‘Who’s going to visit you when you’re old?’ By choosing at a young age to never have children, Jasmine Tonie finds herself in the category of ‘dangerous woman’.
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Women prophets of the Ancient Mediterranean
What’s more dangerous than a woman who speaks for God? Jill Marshall delves into the world of the Ancient Mediterranean and its women prophets.
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…at the Bottom Rung
Gemma Flynn reflects on the ups and downs of being a comedian ‘doing feminism at the coal face’ and the strength it takes to resist toning herself down.
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We are Magdalenas and we are dangerous
Aisling Walsh discusses the Guatemala chapter of growing feminist movement ‘Magdalenas’ who seek to reclaim the image of Mary Magdalene as an expression of their refusal to remain silent and accept the subordinate position of women.
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Nina Mega is a Dangerous Woman because she is autistic and proud of it. Her mother Catherine Simpson tells us why in words and pictures.
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Giving greater voice and visibility to older women
Kate Clayton shares the story of the Silvery Tay-haired project, drawing public attention to the social and political issues entwined with women’s hair colour and the ageing process.
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Australia’s Unruly Pankhurst
Geraldine Fela traces the political career of Adela Pankhurst – from communist anti-conscription campaigner to a conservative who assisted with the founding of a proto-fascist political party.
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Lauded poet Rachel McCrum shares a powerful poem in response to incidences of mass sexual violence against women reported from different parts of the world in recent years.
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Gender inequality in the legal profession – distant past or a current concern?
‘A dangerous woman will challenge stereotyping and a persistently patriarchal hierarchy to claim the career that she deserves.’ An account of sexism in the legal profession from a practicing barrister.
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